Christian Murphy is an Ecology Coordinator with Bronx River Alliance, and is working to educate and inform residents about air quality in the area. Hear how he approaches this important topic in in our ongoing Stories of Community Engagement interview series.
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Environmental NGOs are working hard to ensure a greener future for all of us. Let’s explore what they’re all about and how you can get involved.
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Amid the pandemic, more and more people are looking to citizen science as a way to reconnect with nature. Let’s explore how this people-focused movement is shaping the future of data collection and the scientific process.
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Anne Price is the President of the Insight Center for Community Economic Development and a national thought leader who examines issues of race, gender, and wealth inequality. She shared her approach to narrative change, public engagement, and more for the latest interview in our Stories of Community Engagement series.
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Environmental racism is a form of systemic racism where pollution disproportionally affects low-income communities of color. From sacrifice zones to environmental justice, here’s what you need to know about this pressing issue today.
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At just 24 years old, James Leitner founded MissionCleanWater, a nonprofit that takes a community-based approach to building sustainable clean water projects in rural Uganda. To raise awareness of the issue, he walked across the continental US carrying 10 gallons of water, ran a marathon a day for a month, and more. We spoke to James for the second interview in our Stories of Community Engagement Interview Series.
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Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew has years of experience in community building and nonprofit work. She’s kicking off our Stories of Community Engagement Interview Series and had a lot of lessons to share.
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Connecting with your local community does not have to be difficult. Here are five concrete ways to improve your community through civic engagement.
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Community engagement ensures that everyone is informed, consulted, involved, and empowered to build a better world. In 2020, that’s more important than ever. Here’s why.
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Rezoning and gentrification are sensitive subjects, but there is a way to balance modernization without the displacement of culture or minorities. Learn about why racial impact studies are so important and how powerful the ULURP process can be to communities.
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